Phenytoin- Episol 100 Mg

Information About Phenytoin- Episol 100 Mg

About Phenytoin- Episol 100 Mg

The Medicine Brand Episol 100 mg is manufactured by Psychotropics India Limited and mainly contents the generic drug Phenytoin.

Pakaging

10 Tablet

Active Ingredients For Phenytoin- Episol 100 Mg

Phenytoin 100 mg

Diseases List For Which Phenytoin- Episol 100 Mg Is Prescribed

This Drug Is Prescribed For epilepsy

Other Significations For Phenytoin- Episol 100 Mg

This Medication This medication is an anticonvulsant prescribed for certain types of seizures eg status epilepticus

Precautions To Be Taken Before Phenytoin- Episol 100 Mg

There are many potential drug interactions with phenytoin Phenytoin can increase the metabolism elimination of many drugs reducing their concentrations in the body Drugs that may be affected include digoxin Lanoxincarbamazepine Tegretol Tegretol XR Equetro Carbatrol clonazepam Klonopin corticosteroids for example prednisone cyclosporine disopyramide doxycycline estrogens oral contraceptives paroxetine Paxil Paxil CR Pexeva quinidine tacrolimus Prograf theophylline phenobarbital valproic acid Depakote Depakote ER Depakene Depacon Stavzor and warfarin Coumadin

Major Conditions And Care

Pregnancy And Phenytoin- Episol 100 Mg

Can We Take Phenytoin- Episol 100 Mg During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy Class C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and wellcontrolled studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks

Lactation And Phenytoin- Episol 100 Mg

Can We Use Phenytoin- Episol 100 Mg During Lactation

Lactation Class L5 Studies in breastfeeding mothers have demonstrated that there is significant and documented risk to the infant based on human experience or it is a medication that has a high risk of causing significant damage to an infant The risk of using the drug in breastfeeding women clearly outweighs any possible benefit from breastfeeding The drug is contraindicated in women who are breastfeeding an infant

Side Effects Of Phenytoin- Episol 100 Mg

Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity

More Danger Effects Fatal Effect Due To Overdose Of Phenytoin- Episol 100 Mg